Chhattisgarh Police is hesitant to release the body of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju to his family, fearing a public funeral could glorify his violent past. While relatives in Andhra Pradesh seek the body for last rites, authorities are wary of potential exploitation by Maoists to ignite public sympathy.
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